Kevin D. Franklin, research professor for the College of Education, is not believed to be in danger, according to a UIPD social media post. However, UIPD, family and friends would like to hear from him.

Out of respect for Franklin’s privacy, UIPD is not sharing any additional information on the ongoing investigation at the moment, UIPD spokesperson Pat Wade wrote in an email.

“We’re really just hoping that someone in our community has some information about where they think he might be,” Wade said.